内心

Meaning

1. nadj-no
   inner thoughts; real intention; inmost heart; one's mind
2. nadv
   at heart; deep down; on the inside
3. n
   inner center (centre)

Example sentences

• 彼女は関心のないような顔をしているが、内心はとても喜んでいるようだ。

  She looks indifferent but deep down she's very pleased.

• 彼は自信ありげに見えたが、内心は全然違っていた。

  He looked confident but his inner feelings were quite different.

• 政治家は決して内心を見せない。

  Politicians never tell us their inner thoughts.